Rotary International Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Bill Gilliam Jr.
Leonard Statham Gilliam, Jr. lifelong resident of Statesville died October 15, after several months of declining health. Bill was born in Statesville June 11, 1924 to Marie Moseley and Leonard S. Gilliam, Sr. He was educated in the Statesville City Schools graduating in 1940. Bill then spent a year at The McCallie School before attending UNC-CH. In December 1941, he volunteered for duty in the US Navy in WWII. He served in the Pacific theatre achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. Bill...
